Quiz 6 Flashcards
Acyclovir brand name
Zovirax
Acyclovir class and indication
Antiviral
Genital herpes & Herpes zoster
Acyclovir MOA
Inhibits viral DNA polymerase thereby preventing viral DNA replication.
Acyclovir AE
HA, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise
Alendronate brand name
Fosamax, Binosto
Alendronate class and Ind
Oral bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis, Paget Disease
Alendronate MOA
Inhibits the ability of osteoclasts from being able to breakdown bone by forming a bond with hydroxyapatite.
Alendronate AE
Bone pain, gastritis, myalgia, osteonecrosis of jaw
Aripiprazole brand
Abilify
Aripiprazole class and ind
Atypical Antipsychotic 2nd gen
Ariprprazole MOA
Modulates the activity of D2, D2, 5-HT1A/2A Activity in the CNS. There is some partial agonist activity to D2 and 5-HT1A.
Aripiprazole AE
akathisia (feeling of restlessness), anxiety, EPS, hyperglycemia, nausea, vomiting, QT prolongation, tremor
Atomoxetine brand
Stattera
Atomoxetine clas and ind
SNRI
ADHD
Atomoxetine MOA
Selectively inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine in the CNS that helps control symptoms associated with ADHD.
Atomxetine AE
Elevated BP, increased pulse, nausea & abdominal pain, insomnia, wt. loss, loss of appetite.
Benztropine brand
Cogentin
Benzotropine class and Ind
Anticholinergic & Anti-parkinsons
- Extrapyramidal Disease (abnormal involuntary movements, alterations in muscle tone, and postural );
- Parkinsonism
Benzotropine AE
Anhidrosis (inability to sweat), blurred vision, constipation, confusion, sedation, urinary retention, xerostomia (dry mouth)
Benzonatate brand
Tessalon Perles
Bezonatate class and IND
Antitussive
Cough
Benzonatate MOA
Cause a local anesthetic effect on the respiratory stretch receptors because it is a congener of tetracaine.
Benzonatate AE
Dizziness, HA, changes in behavior
Bupropion brand
Wellbutrin Alpenzin, Forfivo